Speaking up matters
Hi all!20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge which will see me sitting in a 2×2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology for 20 hours. All I’ll have are the essentials I bring with me: a chair, sleeping mat, journal, water, and food. No distractions.
This challenge is a small glimpse into the isolation and struggle that someone with mental health challenges might feel every day. I know it will be tough - physically, mentally, and emotionally - but it’s a challenge I’m taking on to stand in solidarity with those navigating these experiences.So why am I doing this?
We have all been touched in some way by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting.
Structurally, the statistics are still alarming:
- Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people aged 15-44.
- Only 2% of mental health funding goes towards prevention (Mental Health Commission 2022).
I’m completing the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge to help turn these statistics around. Your contribution goes towards 20Talk’s relatable prevention campaigns. They are a mental health charity that makes education cool and accessible, for young people by young people. Your generous donations go towards:
- Every $120 puts a young person through a one-day Mental Health Maintenance course
- Expanding 20Talk’s online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events'
What is Mental Health Maintenance?
Mental Health Maintence (MHM) is a free, one-day workshop designed with industry experts to help individuals better understand and engage with different areas of their wellbeing, as well as learn effective ways to monitor them. MHM is designed to support people by equippig them with the knowledge and tools to maintai their mental wellbeing before reaching crisis point. By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking, this workshop hopes to prevent people from reaching crisis in the first place. To learn more, please visit www.20talk.com.au.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for donating to the cause. Hopefully this small challenge can help change someone’s life.
If you ever need to chat, I’m always here. Love you all and thanks again!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Jennifer Litton
$250
Jonah Adamson
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Dad And Tina
You don’t know what strength is until you have to be strong. We are so proud of you.
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Alessio Sportiello
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Dylan
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Jo & Reyn
Embrace this time Viv. Such a wonderful opportunity to stop, switch off and reflect on so many things. I know how emotional the day can be, but that’s ok. It’s all part of it.
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Nan & Pop
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Jordan Milicevic
Love you so much. Take care and safe travels <:) <3
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Sharon Tilbrook
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Princess Litton
How Vivi, This is from your Princess who loves you very much much!! 😻
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Ethan Giles
Goodluck <3
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Garth Bennell
Well done go Vivi loads of love Garth x
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Emelia F ❤️
Proud of you
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Anonymous
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Abby Sarraf
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Anonymous
Too proud of you love, keep being the most amazing person ever ❤️
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Emilia J
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Ida
Well done Viv
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Brett King
Hi Vivienne, Congratulations, I hope this goes well for you! Brett
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Lauraine G
Such a beautiful cause.. Good for you, beautiful Vivi 💗
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Leanne Stevens
Good luck
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Amy Bujok
So proud of you for everything you do💝💝
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Anonymous
love this so so much Viv, I’m so proud of you pookie 🥹🤍
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Emily
You are such a beautiful person inside and out. Keep challenging yourself and you will find the strength, resilience and determination that will help you acheive great things in your life. Proud of you x
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Meg Oconnell
I LOVE YOU AND IM PROUD OF YOU
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Estelle <3
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Karen
This is such an incredible cause and thing to do… I’ve never heard of this but it’s so valuable. Wishing you the best in this moment in time that could change you and others forever:)
So Proud of you!!! You got this! Lots of love Mum🧚♀️❤️🧚♀️❤️